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USAF, USMC EOD conduct operations together

Members from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group unload ordnance and munitions from a trailer during an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operation in Southwest Asia, June 6, 2017. Personnel from the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron EOD, U.S. Marine Corps Special Marine Air Ground Task Force EOD and Italian Air Force members completed the task of disposing of more than 5,000 pieces of expired 30 mm rounds and aircraft decoy flares. EOD’s mission is to protect personnel, resources, and the environment from hazardous explosive ordnance, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction, which may include; incendiary, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards. They specialize in tools, techniques and personal protective equipment to detect or identify, monitor, evaluate, interrogate, mitigate, render safe, recover, and disposal operations on ordnance or devices delivered, placed, or made dangerous by any circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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USAF, USMC EOD conduct operations together

A controlled detonation blasts during a disposal operation in Southwest Asia, June 6, 2017. Personnel from the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron EOD, U.S. Marine Corps Special Marine Air Ground Task Force EOD and Italian Air Force completed the task of disposing of more than 5,000 pieces of expired 30 mm rounds and aircraft decoy flares. EOD’s mission is to protect personnel, resources, and the environment from hazardous explosive ordnance, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction, which may include; incendiary, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards. They specialize in tools, techniques and personal protective equipment to detect or identify, monitor, evaluate, interrogate, mitigate, render safe, recover, and disposal operations on ordnance or devices delivered, placed, or made dangerous by any circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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A Marine explosive ordnance disposal technician, with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 17.2, Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Detachment 1 EOD, provides overwatch for advancing EOD teams during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 25, 2017. EOD teams from each of the four service branches, deployed to five different countries across the AOR, gathered for joint service EOD training, which allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures between service branches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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An Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician provides cover for his teammates during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 23, 2017. EOD teams from each of the four service branches, deployed to five different countries across the AOR, gathered for joint service EOD training, which allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures between service branches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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A pair of Air Force and Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians work together to cover one another during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 23, 2017. EOD teams from each of the four service branches, deployed to five different countries across the AOR, gathered for joint service EOD training, which allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures between service branches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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Two Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians use smoke grenades for cover as they run across an open area during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 25, 2017. EOD teams from each of the four service branches, deployed to five different countries across the AOR, gathered for joint service EOD training, which allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures between service branches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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An Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to the 630th EOD Company, performs counter improvised explosive device techniques during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 23, 2017. EOD teams from each of the four service branches, deployed to five different countries across the AOR, gathered for joint service EOD training, which allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures between service branches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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386 EOD support munition disposal need

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares to lift a stack of flares during an ammunition disposal request burn operation at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 11, 2017. A group of EOD technicians, ammunition personnel and firefighters from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing worked together to dispose of a truckload of expired ordnances in a safe manner at an isolated location. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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386 EOD support munition disposal need

Two Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, place flares inside wooden crates during an ammunition disposal request burn operation at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 11, 2017. The stockpile of expired munitions consisting primarily of flares was transported to an isolated location where the unserviceable items were stacked in a man-made hole in preparation for destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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386 EOD support munition disposal need

Senior Airman Merit Davey, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, pulls a flare from its canister during an ammunition disposal request burn operation at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 11, 2017. The stockpile of expired munitions consisting primarily of flares was transported to an isolated location where the unserviceable items were stacked in a man-made hole in preparation for destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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386 EOD support munition disposal need

A group of Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, ammunition personnel and firefighters from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing worked together to dispose of a truckload of unserviceable ordnances in a safe manner at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 11, 2017. The stockpile of expired munitions consisting primarily of flares was transported to an isolated location where the unserviceable items were stacked in a man-made hole in preparation for destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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380th AEW strengthens emergency response procedures through training

The 380th Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight uses a remotely controlled robot to respond to a training scenario involving suspected explosive materials at an undisclosed location, Nov. 25, 2016. As part of their technical training, EOD personnel must pass several training scenarios involving different configurations of robots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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380th AEW strengthens emergency response procedures through training

Senior Airman Franklin, 380th Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, directs a remotely controlled robot in response to a vehicle with suspected explosive material during training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 25, 2016. When explosives are suspected to be present, EOD will attempt to clear the situation with a robot controlled from a safe location to prevent danger to personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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380th AEW strengthens emergency response procedures through training

380th Expeditionary Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians use a remotely controlled robot to inspect a vehicle that is suspected to contain explosive materials during training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 25, 2016. Several cameras mounted on the robot allow EOD controllers to visually inspect a scene without being in danger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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380th AEW strengthens emergency response procedures through training

A 380th Expeditionary Explosive Ordnance technician uses a remotely controlled robot to remove a bag that is believed to contain explosive material from an abandoned vehicle during training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 25, 2016. The arm of the robot is equipped with a grabbing mechanism that allows operators to pick up objects, open doors, or attach tools to improvise for unique situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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380th AEW strengthens emergency response procedures through training

A 380th Expeditionary Security Forces military working dog handler and his dog inspect a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise at an undisclosed location, Nov. 25, 2016. Military working dogs are used for a wide range of activities – in this case, detecting explosive materials; they’re behavioral changes provide handlers with information to assess different situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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Radiological threat exercise drives multi-agency response

U.S. Air Force Tec. Sgt. Zachary Holschuh, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal operations section chief, dons his personal protective equipment at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 9, 2016. Holschuh is a member of the EOD team that participated in an exercise involving a stolen vehicle with possible radiological material. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)
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Radiological threat exercise drives multi-agency response

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight coordinate strategies to to approach a package suspected of posing a radiological threat during an exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 9, 2016. The members participated in a multi-agency exercise that involved a simulated Radiological Dispersal Device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miles Wilson)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

A Royal Australian Air Force airman attempts to do a pushup as part of the Bomb Suit Pushup Challenge during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. Contenders came forward to take on the challenge, donning approximately 80 pounds of gear before attempting the most pushups they could muster in one-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

Explosive ordinance disposal Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron display explosive and improvised explosive device examples during an EOD Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. Primary activities of EOD Airmen include detecting, rendering safe or destroying explosive devices, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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